1. Coaching: The Art and Science
“Try not to become a person of success but rather try to become a person of value.”
Albert Einstein

2. Overall responsibility
Role of the Coach
Overall responsibility
– to instill in participants lifetime values of sportsmanship and fair play by establishing a positive sport environment
Ability to instill values depends on how well you understand:
Participant’s reasons for being in sport.
Knowledge about the roles of coaches and what makes a “coach”
Values of fair play and adhere to an appropriate ethical and philosophical approach.

3. Values and Coaching
Rules clarify how game is played, values determine how sport is conducted
Values of a coach set the sport environment
Values reflect the desire for optimizing athlete success
– but not at all costs

4. NCCP Core Competencies
Assist coaches to become more effective
More meaningful impact on athlete’s experiences
Competencies
Problem-Solving
Valuing
Critical Thinking
Leadership
Interaction

5. Ethical Decision-Making
Problem-Solving
Apply a formal decision making process
Solve a complex situation
Valuing
Differentiate between ethical and legal issues
Understand rationale for Code of Ethics and basis of values
Appreciate hierarchy of values in moral dilemma

6. Ethical Decision-Making
Critical Thinking
Evaluate options for decisions and actions
Appreciate the influence of the Ethical Codes in decision making
Leadership
Make decisions that influence others
Assume responsibility for decisions and consequences
Interaction
Exchange of ideas and opinions
Explain rationale for decision

7. NCCP Fair Play Philosophy
Respect rules of game
Respect officials and accept their decisions
Respect the opponent
Provide equal opportunities
Maintain dignity

8. Respect Rules of the Game

9. Respect Officials and Accept Their Decisions

10. Respect Officials and Accept Their Decisions

11. Respect the Opponent

12. Respect the Opponent

13. Respect the Opponent

14. Provide Equal Opportunities

15. Maintain Dignity

16. Coaches’ Statement of Values (Canadian Professional Coaches Association)
Integrity
The coach must act with integrity in performing all duties owed to athletes, the sport, other members of the coaching profession and the public.

17. Coaches’ Statement of Values (Canadian Professional Coaches Association)
Competence
The coach must strive to be well prepared in order that all the duties in the coach’s discipline are fulfilled with competence.
Athlete’s interest
The coach must act in the best interests of the athlete’s development as a whole person.

18. Coaches’ Statement of Values (Canadian Professional Coaches Association)
Respect for the Rules
The coach must accept both the letter and the spirit of the rules that define and govern sport.
Respect for the Officials
The coach must accept the role of officials in providing judgment to ensure that competitions are conducted fairly and according to established rules.

19. Coaches’ Statement of Values (Canadian Professional Coaches Association)
Responsibility to Other Coaches
The coach’s conduct toward other coaches must be characterized by courtesy, good faith and respect. Personal Conduct
The coach must maintain the highest standards of personal conduct and support the principles of fair play

20. NCCP Code of Ethics A Coach’s Gift?
Physical safety and health of athletes
Coaching Responsibly
Integrity in relations to others
Respect of athletes
Honouring Sport
A Coach’s Gift?